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J. F. EGGLESTONE SCORE SHEET HOLDER FOR GOLF CLUBS Filed June 2, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 A-L El.

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Patented Nov. 15, 1927.

U'NlTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES F. EGGLESTONE, OF YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO.

SCORE-SHEET HOLDER FOR GOLF CLUBS.

Application filed .Tune 2,

This invention relates to improvements in score tabulating mechanisms.

'the prima-.ry object of this invention is the Vprovision of improved means compactly associated with a golf club for maintaining the score or record of gaines of au individual or o individuals which are participating in a game as partners or opponents.

Si further and important object of this invention is the provision of an improved golf club having score recording means associated with the handle or shank portion thereof in a compact and effective arrangenient` so as to permit ordinary use of the golf` club, without detracting in any manner from the etliciency of playing therewith.

A VFurther object of this invention is the provision of score tabulating means located within a pocket formed in the handle of a golf club, preferably the putter, so that it is at all times visible and accessible for the placing of a score thereon, or the reading of a score therefrom, without inconvenience.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent during the course of the following detailed description.

Tn the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and wherein simi` lar reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several views,

Figure l is a fragmentary cross sectional view taken through the handle end of a golf club, showing the improved score recording means associated therewith.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary side elevation of the upper portion of the golf club, showing improved details of the invention.

Figure 8 a side elevation of the main details of the invention, which are adapted to be positioned within a compartment in the golf club handle.

Figures l and 5 are cross sectional views` taken on their respective lines in Figure U of the drawings.

Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary cross sectional view taken through operating detailsI of the improved score recording means.

Figure T is a side elevation of a modified form of this invention. showing it as it will appear upon the handle portion of a golf club.

Figure 8 is a cross sectional view taken through the forni of invention illustrated in Figure T.

Figure Sis the upper or movable part of 1924. Serial No. 717,348.

the improved score recording means as illustratcd in Figures 7 and 8.

Figure l is a cross sectional view taken substantialli,v on the line lll-l0 of Figure 8.

Figure ll is a cross sectional view showing the manner in which the movable por tion otI the invention may be secured in adjustable manner within the handle of the golf club.

Figure l2 is a detail of the upper end of the golf club handle as modilied for this invention.

n the drawings, wherein for the` purpose of illustration are shown preferred and modilied forms of this invention, the letter A may generally designate the preferred form of invention which may include a shank B; handle C; and score recording means D. For the inodiiied form of invention F, the same may include the shank portion G upon which the handle H is mounted, and the latter of which receives the improved score re cording means K.

In the preferred form of invention, the shank B is of conventional structure, except that at the upper end thereof, a recess or pocket l may be provided, diagonally formed therein, which may receive a pencil 1G or the like in a secreted relation therein, so that when it is so placed the pencil will be entirely within the circumferential limits of the golf club. In the majority of instances the improved score recording means will be carried in connection with the putter, as the putter docs not have to withstand any substantial usage, and the placing of the improved score recording devices in the handle of the putter does not weaken the putter for the purpose for which it is adapted.

The handle C is preferably of cylindrical formation, including a lower part 2O which is slipped over the upper end of the shank B.A The lower part may have an opening 2l therein as an entrance to the pencil receiving pocket l5, and a swing-able flap 22a may normally close this opening. The handle C projects upwardly of the shank B, and pro vides a pocket or compartment 22 therein which receives the score recording mechanism D.

, In the main the improved score recording mechanism D includes a frame E25, adapted to det-achably support rollers or spools 2G and 27, und upon which spools the score recording sheet 28 is wound from one spool to the other. The frame is of novel formation, including upper and lower disc or plate portions and 31 respectively, which are connected by a front wall 3l which is concavo-convex in Cross section, and which provides a table or member over which the score sheet 28 is stretched so that a person may write thereon, and as will be subsequently described. A rear wall 33, primarily provided for reinforcing purposes alone is disposed between the upper and lower disc portions 30 and 3l, connected with the same.

The spools 26 and 27 are adapted to be supported in parallel relation bythe discs 30 and-31 of the frame 25, and between the wall portions Si and 33 thereof, so that the sheet 28 reaches tangentially from one spool about the front surface of the arcuate plate or table portion 31, and then tangenti ally about the other spool.. so that upon rotation of one of the spools the sheet will be wound thereon from the other spool, and vice versa. [is a means of supporting; the spools 2G and 27, pins 85 and 36 may be carried by the lower disc 3l in upwardly projecting` relation therefrom, and slidably support thereon suitable spool plates 37; the plates 37 being supported above the disc 3l by means of springs 38. rlhe lower ends of the spools 2G and 27 are provided with openings adapted to receive the upper ends of the pins and 36, with the spools resting' upon the plates 37 to compress the springs 3S, and as is illustrated in the drawings. The upper ends of the spools 26 and 27 are provided with key slots 40 therein, as is illustrated in Figures 5 and 6 of the drawings, adapted to receive the key-ends 4l provided upon the lower ends of suitable pins 42 and 43 which are rotatably carried by the upper frame disc or plate 30. These pins 42 and 43 have collars thereon which engage the plate 30 at opposite sides thereof, to prevent longitudinal movement of the pins 42 and 43. so that they are rotatably supported in the disc 30. The pins 42 and 43 are .respectively provided with pinions 4G and 47 thereon above the disc or plate 30, and relatively in different planes, which are adapted to be actuated at different times by rotatable cap member 50. i The cap member 5() is cooperably related with the handle C, and in fact is a part thereof, including* a lower diametrically reduced portion 5l which is adapted to tit within the upper end 52 of the handle C. suitable spring; urged ball bearings or the like being supported by the reduced end 5l at diametrically opposed points on the circumference thereof, which are adapted to engage in upper or lower grooves 54 and 55 which are provided inwardly of the inside circumference of the handle C adjacent the top thereof, so that the cap may be supported in a desired position, whereby an internal gear 58 rigid therewith may be selecmessage tively meshed with either the pinion 46 or the pinion 47.

it should be noted as an important feature of this invention that the handle C at one side thereof has an openingGO therein, and the table portion 3l faces this opening so that the score sheet as it is drawn over the table 3l is visible through the openingyt), and a person scribes thereon a. score or any other data desired. The provision of a score sheet such as the score sheet 2S provides considerable material for writing, so that a great many games and other information may be jotted down and readily glanced at from time to time for reference purposes, as it is sometimes desirable to do when comparing notes with those previously made. The opening 60 may be normally covered by a hinged flap, if desired, to protect the score sheet from becoming soiled, and the handle C may be wrapped with leather or any suitable covering.

To operate the score recordinp means it is merely necessary for a person to rotate the cap 50, when it is in the position illustrated in Figure l, and the score sheet will be continuously wound transversely of the opening` (SO, for the purpose of jotting down any data, such as the condition of weather, names of opponents, scores, or the like. It it is desired to refer to some previously written portion of the score sheet`r it is merely necessary for the person to pull outwardly on the cap 5t), and the balls 3 will be withdrawn from the lower groove 55, into the upper groove 54, and in this instance the internal gear 58 will then mesh with the upper' pinion 47 and upon rotation of the cap 50 of the spool 27 will be rotated for reversing the winding of the score sheet from the spool 26 to the spool 27.

Referring to the modified form of invention F, the shank G is of ordinary formation, although upwardly thereon the same may be reduced, to be disposed in the lower socket opening,` provided by the handle body 7 2, which may be of metal or any approved material, and which has an opening 73 longitudinally provided in a side thereof. The handle body 72 just below the top edge 73l thereof, and intcriorly thereof provided with an annular groove 75 into which the hook ends 7 6 of springs 77 may snap to retain the substantially cylindrical shaped score supporting member 78 in position within the pocket or compartment 79 provided in the handle body 72.

ln detail the score sheet supporting' member 78 of the recording` means K includes the tubular body portion S5 which depends within the compartn'ient 79, and which receives thereabout in circumferential relation thereon a sheet 86 which may be provided with indicia 87 pertinent to the keeping of the score of a golf game and which indicia Sli llt)

lili) l LTO an annular shoulder 89 which contacts the upper end oi? the handle lll when the score recording member 7S yis in position. The head 88 is provided with lateral diametrically oppor-.ed recesses 91 therein, and into which the spring shaped snap members TT are adapted to spring when the score recording member TS is being removed or placed with respect to the pocket ot' the handle.

As is illustrated in Figures i and tu' ot the drawings the handle body T2 may be exteriorly covered with protecting material 95, which may be leather spirally wound theieon, or any other covering, suitable provision being made in this covering 95 tor the opening T3, so as not to obstruct the saine, to permit the scribing ot scores on the sheet SG through the opening T23. A cover may be provided tor the opening T3, which may be a portion ot the handle covering 95, it' desired.

rlhe operation of the device is obvious. lt is preterred to provide three sets ot' the indicia 87 upon one of the score cards 8G, and which may be successively moved into alignment with the opening T3 upon rotation ot the head 88. The head 88 may be rotated with ease, since the hook ends To oi the spring 77 always engage in the annular passageway 75, normally tending to prevent disconnection ot the score recording structure K from the'handle H.

F rom the foregoing description of this in-A vention it is apparent that novel score record` ing means for goltI clubs has been provided which will facilitate playing of the game, due to the ease with which the score may be set. F or the purposes ot the invention the body portion 85 oi the score recording means K may be considered as a spool, and at any rate a tubular member upon which the score card or sheet is wound. The score sheet may be either ot paper, or celluloid. It is to be noted with what ease the trame structure and spools ot' the score recording means may be removed Ait'rom the handle C, and when in position they are retained in stable relation in the pocket 22 by the resting of the lower edge of the cap Si) ag inst the top wall lt) ot the trame Various changes in the shape, size, and arrangement ot' parts may be made to the i'orin oi'l invention herein shown and described, without departing 'trom the spirit of this invention or the scope of the claims.

l claim:

l. in a device ot' the class described the combination ot' a support having a pocket therein and a side opening communicating with said pocket, a trame detachably snpported within the pocket, a pair of spools rotatably and detachably supported by the traine, a score recording sheet wound trom one spool to the other, a cap rotatable at the upper end oi the support, and gear means carried by the cap and by said spools by means ot which said spools may be selectively rotated tor winding or unwindng the score sheet with respect thereto.

2. ln a score recording means ot' the class described a goll club having a handle provided with a pocket and with a lateral opening into said pocket, spools rotatably supported in said pocket, a score recording sheet wound on said spools and having portions visibly disposed with respect to the opening in said handle, a single cap rotatable upon said handle; and gear means associated with said spools and with said cap by means of which the cap may be selectively positioned and moved for rotating either ot said spools to wind or unwind said score sheet with respect thereto.

tl. ln a device ol the class described the combination 'with a goli2 club including a handle havng a coinpartn'ient longitudinally therein and an elongated opening for said pocket, a 'trame supported by said pocket ineluding` upper and lower walls and an arcuate Front wall supported in exposed relation with respect to the opening in said handle, spools rotatably supported by the upper and lower walls of said t "ame, a score recording sheet; wound on said spools and drawn across the tront surface of said front wall in visible and scribing relation with respect to the opening in said handle, and means formed as a part ot the handle for rotating said spools.

a. ln a device of the class described the combination with a golf club including a handle having a compartment therein and an opening into said pocket, a frame supported by said pocket including upper and lower walls and an arcuate front wall supported in exposed relation with respect to the opening in said handle, spools rotatably supported by the upper and lower walls ot said trame, gears supported by said spools at ditlerent elevations above the upper ends thereof. a. cap rotatable on said handle, a gear fixed with said cap, and means for positionimr the cap for rotation so that the gear oit' said fap will mesh in selective manner with the pinions ot said spools one at a time.

5. ln a device ot' the class described the (.-mnbination oi' an elongated handle having a pocket therein opening at an end 0i' the handie, said handle along said pocket having an elongated opening thereto, a cap revolubly positioned in the open end of said handle to enclose the pocket thereo't' at said end, record supporting means inovably mounted in the pocket. and means connecting the record supporting means with the cap for movenient ol the 'former upon movementl of the Cil il t) latter to inove the former across the elon- Hated oaeninfr oi said oelet.

C7 p C Vthe poel-:et visible thru the elongated opening therein, and ineans carried by the cap oi the handle and hy said record supporting ineans adapted to periniit selective rotation o'f the latter in either direction according to the longitudinal disposition ot theu Cap along` said handle and the rotation thereof in the proper direction.

7. ln a device ol the (dass derrihed the combination olf a handle haring a longitudinal pocket therein opening at an end ot the handle, said handle along` said pocket having;` an opening therein, a rotatable cap mounted in the open end oit the poelet having an internal gear, means for sliding the cap longitudinally along,l the pocket to position the noeeraoe -liroin one to the other and adjusted to be "wound on the spools selectively in either direction, said cap being adapted to be moved longitudinally ot the pocket to selectively engage either of the gear means ot the said spools at dillerent tiines.

S. ln a seore reeordin` ineans of the class described, a golf club having a handle provided with the top thereof hollowed out to provide a pocket, and the top of the handle heine; open to the poelret, and the handle along a side, longitudinally thereof having a slot to expose the poeliet, a Cap rotatably nzounted in the open top ot the pocket, a spool connected with the cap Yfor rotation therewith, the spool extending downwardly into the pocket in spaced relation with the inner surfaces ot the pocket, and a score recording sheet on ,said spool in facing relation with the slot in the handle, and movable with the spool to expose various portions hereot' to the slot.

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